Retractable Cable Reel: Peace of Mind for You and Your Pet
If your dog is an “outside dog,” or simply spends a lot of time outdoors with you, it is often smart to keep him tied up. Many yards do not have fences, or perhaps the fence is too short or has too much space in between slats. In today’s society, where suing has become the norm, pet owners would be wise to do everything possible to minimize their liability in case of an incident. One of the best ways to do this is by keeping Fido tied up – but this is often difficult to do. No pet owner likes to see his/her animal restricted – but giving the dog a long line can mean tangles or tripping. Longer rope lengths can also present a danger when it comes time to mow the lawn.
A way to avoid many of these problems is by purchasing a retractable cable reel for your dog. Reel King offers a well-built model featuring a strong, coated-steel cable which extends to 20 feet, giving your pet the freedom he needs, but minimizing the potential for tie-ups, as the cable moves with the dog, extending and retracting as needed. Your dog will enjoy over 1200 square feet of room to move. The casing on the spool has a reflective strip so you can find it easily and pull it out or steer around it when you are doing lawn care tasks.
The spool is attached to a 14 ½-inch stake which should be hammered firmly into the ground. Properly installed, this retractable cable reel should work for dogs up to 80 lbs. You will want to follow basic safety rules, like keeping children away from the tie-out, installing it in the most obstacle-free area of your lawn, and keeping both your pet and your own face away from the cable housing when retracting the cable.
You can find this cable for around $35 online. It may seem like a lot to spend on a tie-out, but when you consider the peace of mind a retractable cable reel will bring you, both in terms of your pet and pedestrian safety – as well as avoiding damage to your lawnmower – you’ll see it’s well worth the expense.